Homoeopathic medicines are natural, mild in action and hence completely safe. They
do not cause any side effects and are non addictive. This makes them safe for all
age groups – babies, children, young people, elderly.
There are two methods of taking the homoeopathic medicine orally (globule from and
some times liquid form) and inhalation. The globule has to be taken directly on
the tongue and allowed to dissolve. The liquid medicine is advised to be taken with
little quantity of water.
Homoeopathy is a holistic medicine and treats the person as a whole. It not only works on the superficial diseases but also believes in treating the root cause of disease. In addition to this
homoeopathic medicines help to boost up the immunity (natural fighting force of
our body) of the patient so that the patient acquires enough resistance to remain
symptom free.
Homoeopathic medicines are equally efficient on the patients who take tea or coffee.
There is no restriction of any kind of strong smelling substance while on homoeopathic
treatment.
This is just a myth. In fact, researches have shown that onion, garlic, tea, coffee
or any other strong smelling substance do not have any effect on the efficacy of
homoeopathic medicine. Hence they can be taken safely with homoeopathic medicines.
It is a myth that homoeopathic medicines are slow to act. The action of medicine
depends upon whether the disease is acute or chronic. In acute diseases (i.e. disease
of shorter duration or recent origin) homoeopathy acts faster than any other mode
of treatment and produces very quick results. However, most of the time the patients
visiting the homoeopathic physician are suffering from chronic disease (disease
of longer duration) who have been continually suppressed, over drugged or declared
incurable by conventional systems of medicine. These cases take time to show response
depending upon the severity, complexity and suppression of disease.
The diet for every disease is recommended according to the sensitiveness of the
patient towards the exogenic factors. There are very few diet restrictions depending
upon the individual’s sensitivity.
The result of the medicine depends on whether the disease is acute or chronic. Treatment
of acute diseases show result in very short time. The time consumed for treating
chronic disease depends upon the severity, complexity, duration and suppression
of the disease.
No, it is not advisable to stop the medicines abruptly. Initially your doctor will
advise you to continue with these medications. However, once your condition becomes
stable and your resistance power against the disease has become strong these medicines
can be tapered off gradually, but that too under the supervision of your doctor
only.
Treatment depends upon the type of disease whether it is acute or chronic. In case
of acute disease the result of treatment is very quick e.g. fever, cold. But if
the disease is chronic e.g. Eczema, asthma time taken is too long as these diseases
are treated according to the severity, complexity, duration and suppression of the
disease
The diet for every disease is recommended according to the sensitiveness of the
patient towards the exogenic factors. A restriction for intake of onion, garlic,
tea, and coffee is a myth. Diet restrictions for disease are very patient friendly.
Homoeopathic medicine are very mild and given in minute doses, hence they are perfectly
safe to take during pregnancy or lactation. In fact homoeopathic medicines boost
up the immunity of the patient thereby allowing the patient to acquire resistance
against diseases.
Self prescribing without your doctor’s consent is never safe. It can interfere with
the course of treatment and can also spoil the case. So always consult your physician
before taking any medicine.
If properly stored, homeopathic medicines can be used for years without any deterioration of quality.
Storage Guidelines: Medicines are to be kept tightly capped at room temperature in a cool, dry, dust free environment and away from direct sunlight. They should not be exposed to strong odors. Don’t store your remedies in your medicine chest if you also keep things like strong smelling balms, or cough drops that contain menthol.
Storage Guidelines: Medicines are to be kept tightly capped at room temperature in a cool, dry, dust free environment and away from direct sunlight. They should not be exposed to strong odors. Don’t store your remedies in your medicine chest if you also keep things like strong smelling balms, or cough drops that contain menthol.
Yes, diabetics can take pills because the amount of sugar present is very minute. Also, medicines can be administered in distilled water, thereby avoiding pills.
Yes, it is effective and efficient in acute conditions and in emergencies. The right remedy, the right potency and the right dose can have amazing action in acute diseases.
This would depend on the problem you have and your homeopathic treatment. This issue is best decided by your consultant homeopath.